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Wheeler senior Haya Fatmi introduced the Georgia Youth Coalition. standing in a line in front of Cobb school district offices)

Education September 15, 2023

Chaos and tension at Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Despite representation from opposing viewpoints on Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s leadership, a Thursday afternoon rally outside the Cobb County school district’s headquarters stayed peaceful. It was when the…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education September 11, 2023

‘Replace Ragsdale’ rally planned for Cobb school board meeting

by Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb Community Care Coalition issued a press release Sunday announcing its “Replace Ragsdale” rally and protest planned for Thursday’s Cobb County school board meeting. Melissa Marten,…

Education August 18, 2023

‘This is not the end of this case’: Cobb school board fires teacher over book

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board voted Thursday to uphold Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s decision to fire teacher Katie Rinderle, in spite of the opposing recommendation of a district-appointed…

Upper body shot of Chris Britton, smiling, beard and moustache, dark coat and striped tie

Business July 31, 2023

Chris Britton to serve as Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Chairman of the Board

Chris Britton, the Regional President of the large-scale construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board by the Cobb Chamber‘s Board of Directors for…

Education July 12, 2023

Cobb school board member fined for campaign finance violation

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education member David Chastain was fined a $250 civil penalty and must return a portion of two donations his campaign accepted that exceeded…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw June 24, 2023

Southern Museum offers rare chance to board the locomotive of The General of Andrews Raid fame

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about a rare opportunity to board the locomotive of The General, the train involved in the Civil War incident Andrews Raid….

Georgia June 9, 2023

Georgia education panel votes to cleanse teacher lesson plans as school culture wars rage on

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 8, 2023 “Words matter” – that’s what several of the dozen or so…

John Cristadoro surrounded by his wife son and daughter

Education June 5, 2023

Q&A with John Cristadoro, Republican candidate for Cobb School Board Post 5

By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, father to two Cobb students, announced his campaign earlier this year for the Cobb County Board of Education. He owns a small business, serves on…

Laura Judge, wearing glasses, a light jacket and yellow blouse stands in front of a lightly wooded area

Education May 18, 2023

Q&A with Laura Judge, Democratic candidate for Cobb school board post 5

By Rebecca Gaunt Laura Judge officially launched her campaign Wednesday for the Cobb County Board of Education. She is a Navy veteran, community volunteer, and business owner, and has two…

Laura Judge outdoors wearing a yellow shirt and dark jacket

Education May 13, 2023

Democrat Laura Judge announces candidacy for Cobb County school board

By Rebecca Gaunt Parent and activist Laura Judge will officially announce her candidacy for Cobb County Board of Education Post 5 next week. The campaign kickoff will take place at…

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